Thermoset Product Expansion

Processes

Thermo Set Polyethylene

Thormac also mould using thermo set polyethylene. This is a plastic that changes its shape after being heated.

Product Expansion

After the moulding process the product is expanded. This is achieved by firstly, heating the product, then stretching it on an expander and cooling it using compressed air until it holds its expanded shape. It will revert to its original shape on being reheated.

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We will be attending this year’s National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference at the City West Convention Centre on the 31st January. You can find us on Stand Q13. The conference will highlight new approaches and technology in organisation and process...

Thormac, one of Ireland’s leading injection moulders, will attend at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing and Electronics event, February 6th – 8th 2018. The company will showcase its capabilities in complex technical moulding, including insert and hybrid...